Business prompts

Act as a small business advisor. Draft a one-page business plan for [business idea] in [location]. Cover the problem, customers, offer, pricing approach, sales channels, start-up costs and three risks, and mark the assumptions I should test first.

Do a SWOT analysis for [business] based on these facts: [facts about the business, market and competitors]. Keep each quadrant to three to five specific points, then suggest two actions that use a strength to address a threat.

Create an agenda for a [length]-minute meeting about [topic] with [attendees or roles]. Include the meeting goal, time-boxed items with an owner for each, and the decisions we need to leave with.

Turn these raw meeting notes into a clean summary with three sections: decisions made, action items with owner, task and deadline, and open questions. Don't invent owners or dates that aren't in the notes. Notes: [paste notes]

Write a reply to this customer complaint as the [role] of [business]. Acknowledge the problem without excuses, explain what happens next: [your solution], and keep the tone calm and human. Complaint: [paste complaint]

Write a 30-second elevator pitch and a two-minute version for [business], which helps [customer] to [outcome]. Include the problem, our solution, why now, and a clear ask: [ask, e.g. a meeting or an introduction].

Draft a project proposal for [client], who needs [project]. Include our understanding of their goals, our approach in phases, a timeline, what is included and excluded, and next steps. Leave [price] as a placeholder for me to fill in.

Write a standard operating procedure for [task] at our [type of business]. Include the purpose, who does it, what they need, numbered steps, quality checks and what to do if something goes wrong. Make it easy for a new employee to follow.

Suggest six to eight key metrics for a [type of business] at [stage, e.g. its first year]. For each, explain what it shows, how to calculate it and how often to check it, and highlight the two that matter most for [goal].

I'm negotiating with a supplier of [product] about [issue, e.g. price or delivery terms]. Help me prepare my goals, my walk-away point, what the supplier probably wants, three proposals I can make, and phrases for pushing back politely.

Write an internal announcement telling the team about [change, e.g. a new scheduling system] starting [date]. Explain what changes, why, what people need to do and where to ask questions. Keep it clear, positive and under 200 words.

List the main risks for [project or plan] in a table with these columns: risk, likelihood (low, medium or high), impact, early warning sign and mitigation. Base it on these details: [details].

Explain this [profit and loss statement, balance sheet or cash-flow summary] in plain language: [paste figures]. What stands out, which ratios are worth calculating, and what questions should I ask my accountant?

Write a short outreach email proposing a partnership between [my business] and [their business]. Explain the idea: [partnership idea], say what's in it for them, and suggest a 15-minute call. Keep it under 150 words and personal, not salesy.

Write 10 interview questions for hiring a [role] at a [company type]. Mix skills, problem-solving and values questions, and for each one describe what a strong answer sounds like.

Map the customer journey for [business], from first hearing about us to becoming a repeat customer. For each stage, list what the customer does, thinks and feels, the touchpoints, and one improvement we could make.

I want to start [business idea]. Play devil's advocate and list the ten biggest reasons it could fail. For each one, suggest a cheap way to test it in the next month before I spend serious money.

Turn these updates into a concise weekly report for [audience, e.g. my manager]: [paste updates]. Use sections for progress, metrics, blockers and next week's priorities, and keep it under 250 words.

Draft a simple [policy type, e.g. remote work or returns] policy for a [size] [type of business]. Cover who it applies to, the rules, exceptions and how to raise questions, and note any points I should check with a legal professional in [country].

Help me think through pricing for [product or service]. My costs are [costs], competitors charge [competitor prices] and my customers are [customer type]. Explain cost-plus, value-based and competitive pricing for my case and suggest a price range to test.